inure - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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nure

to become accustomed to something difficult or unpleasant, usually through repeated exposureto become accustomed to something difficult or unpleasant, usually through repeated exposure

Examples

Soldiers quickly inure themselves to extreme conditions.
Constant rejection had inured him to disappointment.
The villagers were inured to the cold after many harsh winters.

Synonyms

harden indurate

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nure

Present Participle

inuring

Past Tense

inured

Past Participle

inured

1

to become accustomed to something difficult or unpleasant, usually through repeated exposure

Soldiers quickly inure themselves to extreme conditions.
Constant rejection had inured him to disappointment.
The villagers were inured to the cold after many harsh winters.
He was inured to long hours and little sleep.
Over time, the workers grew inured to the noise of the factory.

Synonyms:

harden indurate